Karen Conger, Artist
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Bobcat In The Mist (Digital Pen)
The Bobcat (Lynx Rufus) is the most successful wild cat species in North America, and more easily recognized than many other small wild cats. Their soft, dense coat is light grey to reddish brown, and they are randomly barred and spotted with black or dark reddish brown. The fur along the middle of the back is usually darker, while the underparts are whitish, and also spotted.
Bobcats are short stocky cats with muscular legs, their hind legs being slightly longer than their forelegs. Their relatively high shoulder height and thick fur make them appear much larger than they really are. The large ears are black on the outside, with a white central spot, and their eyes are a yellowish brown. Their ear tufts, if present, are much smaller than those of the Canada lynx Lynx canadensis, as is the ruff framing their face. The largest Bobcats are found in Canada and the western USA, while the smallest are found in Mexico.
Having lived in the Sierra Nevada mountains in California, I have witnessed many stealthy bobcats venturing through our yard and sliding past our patio doors. There are few experiences like trying to shoo a bobcat away and witnessing their indifferent stare as they amble on. They are like ghosts in the mist which is what I tried to capture with this painting.
On a regional level, the Bobcat is totally protected in ten USA states.
IUCN classifies the Bobcat (Lynx Rufus) as Stable and of Least Concern.
Reference photo for this artwork is from my personal photos.
Information about the North American Bobcat (Lynx Rufus) can be found on the official websites of WildcatConservation.org/, and the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN).
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